Comments on: Live Blog from the Anchor desk 08/29/08

By: Lorie Ann, Buellton, California

Lorie Ann, Buellton, California — Sat, 30 Aug 2008 03:00:28 +0000

Shot of the Day! Food fight..I guess even the four food groups can't get along. Vote that tomato out.. Good Friday evening

By: David, Indiana

David, Indiana — Sat, 30 Aug 2008 02:59:12 +0000

I hope the New Orleans levees do hold, maybe the storm will move to the west like James Carville says, less populated, more easy to evacuate, hope so, still dangerous though

By: Julie -- Dem in Arkansas

Julie -- Dem in Arkansas — Sat, 30 Aug 2008 02:56:46 +0000

Rick in Anchorage, you might know a bit about this - is it true that Gov. Palin's kids are home schooled? By whom, I wonder? What will her stand on public education be? Will she simply parrot McCain's parroting of the Republican line, or does she have her own views? Are there national issues she particulary champions?

It would be great to get some clarity from Alaska citizens who have some notion of her personal platform.

By: Fay, CA

Fay, CA — Sat, 30 Aug 2008 02:56:27 +0000

Biden should NOT go easy on Palin in a debate simply because she's a woman–if she thinks she's qualified enough to step into the job of president if it becomes necessary, she ought to be able to face Biden head-on in a debate. Hillary certainly could stand up to any Republican candidate without needing to be coddled.

By: CaseyJ - Palm Springs, CA

CaseyJ - Palm Springs, CA — Sat, 30 Aug 2008 02:56:16 +0000

I'd be concerned that there are truly enough options to get everyone out of NOLA, if need be.

By: Lorie Ann, Buellton, California

Lorie Ann, Buellton, California — Sat, 30 Aug 2008 02:54:35 +0000

New Orleans does seem to be getting ready, but I hope the hurricane doesn't hit another area that just might not be so prepared. That could spell another disaster in a different location.

By: Caren, Los Angeles

Caren, Los Angeles — Sat, 30 Aug 2008 02:54:23 +0000

I appreciate that ya'll talk about NO, but what about everyone else in the path- the rest of LA and TX? How are they preparing for the storm? Are they evacuating?

By: Sarah

Sarah — Sat, 30 Aug 2008 02:52:59 +0000

It's really good to hear of all of the preparations. I hope, if Gustav does hit NOLA, that these preparations really work.

By: Heather

Heather — Sat, 30 Aug 2008 02:51:48 +0000

Oh I hope we don't have to go through a Katrinlike situation again. That was so painful to watch.

By: Jo Ann, North Royalton, Ohio

Jo Ann, North Royalton, Ohio — Sat, 30 Aug 2008 02:51:44 +0000

I really think that it is reckless not to have a shelter of last resort.

By: mollie

mollie — Sat, 30 Aug 2008 02:51:38 +0000

thank god gov. blanco is gone, jindal is a small step above her. and for the past two days the track has said gustav would land in the parish i live in. hopefully he will take advantage of the margin of error.

By: kim-chicago

kim-chicago — Sat, 30 Aug 2008 02:51:32 +0000

The irony...the lead story during the republican convention is a hurricane heading toward New Orleans.

By: Gary

Gary — Sat, 30 Aug 2008 02:51:27 +0000

I live in Houston. What happens if Gustav comes here. Does anyone care?

By: Mike, Syracuse NY

Mike, Syracuse NY — Sat, 30 Aug 2008 02:51:23 +0000

Susan said: "Behind closed doors, I wonder what the other Republican VP wantabees are thinking?"

Probably the same things the Clintons think about Biden.

By: Julie -- Dem in Arkansas

Julie -- Dem in Arkansas — Sat, 30 Aug 2008 02:51:19 +0000

In the last 3 years, I think we can now see that President Bush's "promises," like rebuilding New Orleans bigger and better, are mostly cheerleading and wishful thinking. If only we'd known then what we know now. Gulf Coast, we're praying for you - PLEASE evacuate if there is a threat in your area!

By: Linda in NC

Linda in NC — Sat, 30 Aug 2008 02:50:18 +0000

I am delighted in McCain's selection of Gov. Palin. She deserves the same respect and opportunities as her male counterparts. Just because she's a mother doesn't mean she can't do the job. Women are much better than men when it comes to work, parenting and keeping the family household running. Maybe this country would be better off if a woman was in charge. Oh....and Obama, Biden and McCain are fathers.

By: Marc Baroudi

Marc Baroudi — Sat, 30 Aug 2008 02:49:09 +0000

As a Republican and as a family man, I am APPALLED of Senator McCain’s pick for the vice presidency of this great nation. Just imagine that you meet a person once, and you leave your future and the future of your children in his or her hands???

It is absolutely ludicrous to think of Sara Palin as a Commander in Chief, and we will definitely be the laughing stock around the world if god forbid and Sara Palin becomes the next president of this great nation.

By: Hannah Storm

Hannah Storm — Sat, 30 Aug 2008 02:48:12 +0000

my goodness.....a Cat 4. my prayers are wiht all in the Gulf Coast

By: Lorie Ann, Buellton, California

Lorie Ann, Buellton, California — Sat, 30 Aug 2008 02:47:43 +0000

I really pray the Gulf Coast is spared. I hope all of Texas is ok too. Lets hope they get all the people out and to safety if it hits.

By: Jose

Jose — Sat, 30 Aug 2008 02:47:40 +0000

Sen McCain is an honorable man. He has picked a lady as VP who is a Governor. Senator Obama has no experience. Senator Bidon has experience in the senate. I like Sen mcCain.